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Inotify is a file system event-monitoring mechanism slated for inclusion in upcoming Linux kernels that is designed to serve as an effective replacement for dnotify, which was the de facto file-monitoring mechanism supported in older kernels. Inotify is a powerful, fine-grained, asynchronous mechanism ideally suited for a variety of file-monitoring needs including, but not limited to, security and performance.

Think Linux lacks for good multimedia creation and editing applications? Think again. In the world of sound editing, Audacity is powerful and easy to use, and it's free software. Howard Wen explores the design, features, and future of Audacity.

A look at what's changed and what's new in Csound5, the major overhaul to the long-standing Csound software sound synthesis language.

If you have any experience with Windows, the switch to Linux will be relatively simple. Truly, the biggest challenge is to find the tools and applications you need in Linux. This beginner startup guide will give you plenty of ideas how to access key tools and how they relate to Windows.

Of the multiple hundreds of thousands of open source projects on Source Forge, the vast numerical majority is small projects run by one or two persons. This interview with Bricolage founder David Wheeler is one of a series of interviews of small projects which have contributed mightily to the richness of open source.

The MySQL Network is a new service operated by MySQL AB to help companies use and deploy MySQL technology in their applications. It bundles up a number of different components into a single chargeable service and includes certified copies of the MySQL binaries, online and phone-based support, full access to the MySQL KnowledgeBase, and updates and notifications of new releases.

There is unease within the Linux kernel development project following Linus Torvalds' decision to stop using the BitKeeper source code management system. Torvalds reportedly decided to start using BitKeeper three years ago because it made him much more productive. It helped him to deal with large numbers of kernel patches submitted by developers, who often got fed up waiting for a patch to be evaluated.

The increasing number of files that are showing up on computers make traditional heirarchical file management systems harder and harder to use, regardless of platform. One group in the KDE Project believes they may be onto the solution with the context-based file management system known as Tenor.

CNET News.com is reporting that IBM is looking for a Mozilla Firefox programmer. The position involves "enhancing the Mozilla Firefox Web browser with new features complimentary to IBM's On Demand middleware stack." According to the article, IBM says that the successful candidate will make contributions to the Firefox project.

Rapid git development continues, though most discussions have moved from the lkml to a new git mailing list.

The SCO Group CEO reveals that the company's been made aware of Sun's plans to open-source Solaris and approves of them.

German court supports effort to enforce the General Public License, which governs countless projects in the free and open-source software realms.

A patent filed by IBM has prompted PostgreSQL developers to rewrite an algorithm, even though IBM says it is opening up many of its patents for the open source community

Following the first and second parts of this series, here are a couple more worthwhile Firefox extensions.

Projects hope a taste of one possible future will spur people to action Developers are using shock tactics to persuade the open source community to get involved in the campaign against software patents.

The company's revenue dropped $2.5 million first quarter to first quarter, and the company still doesn't know if it will be permitted to continue trading in Nasdaq. Its CEO also announced that the company no longer sees any problem with Sun open-sourcing Solaris.

Ken Coar raises eyebrows with his thoughts on using PHP scripts instead of normally static files like robots.txt

Mercadona, one of Spain’s leading supermarket chains, is deploying Red Hat Linux software on 10,000 desktops.

Novell has been named as the South African Receiver of Revenue's open source solution provider. Last month, SARS called for submissions from open source solution providers for end-to-end enterprise-level Linux system software.

The Linux based Compound XML Document Editor (CXDE) from IBM’s software group uses Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF) to provide a more customized editing experience for developers.